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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297, 12,830.06 and 5,105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297, 12,830.06 and 5,105.25 is: 7,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297 : 12,830.06 = 5,105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297/12,830.06 = 5,105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297x = 12,830.06 × 5,105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297x = 65,500,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500,676.58/9,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.36

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